Local Educator Arrested on Charges of Sex Crimes Against a Child

A local educator has been arrested, accused of sex crimes with a minor. According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, 73 year-old James “Bob” Stapp of Reno was arrested Tuesday for multiple charges of sex crimes against a child.  Detectives have been investigating Stapp since February, who is facing three counts of lewdness with a child under 14. Investigators say the victim is known to Stapp.  Since this is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness at 322-4900.